# Open-source alternatives to Nest / SmartThings

> Nest / SmartThings: Cloud-based smart home platforms from Google Nest and Samsung SmartThings. The best self-hosted, open-source alternatives are Home Assistant, openHAB and Domoticz. All of them can run on your own server, so your data stays under your control. All 7 apps here are open source.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Commercial product | Nest / SmartThings |
| Category | Home Automation & IoT |
| Alternatives listed | 7 |
| Top pick | Home Assistant (91,266 stars, Apache-2.0) |
| Canonical URL | https://appsgit.com/alternatives/smartthings |

## Alternatives, in recommended order

- [Home Assistant](https://appsgit.com/apps/home-assistant): Home automation platform. (91,266 stars, Apache-2.0, Python, Docker)
- [openHAB](https://appsgit.com/apps/openhab): Vendor and technology agnostic open source software for home automation. (1,144 stars, EPL-2.0, Java)
- [Domoticz](https://appsgit.com/apps/domoticz): Home Automation System that lets you monitor and configure various devices like: Lights, Switches, various sensors/meters like Temperature, Rain, Wind, UV, Electra, Gas, Water and much more. (3,816 stars, GPL-3.0, C++, Docker)
- [ioBroker](https://appsgit.com/apps/iobroker): Integration platform for the Internet of Things, focused on building automation, smart metering, ambient assisted living, process automation, visualization and data logging. (1,377 stars, MIT, Shell)
- [Node RED](https://appsgit.com/apps/node-red): Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions. (23,716 stars, Apache-2.0, JavaScript, Docker)
- [Tasmota](https://appsgit.com/apps/tasmota): Open source firmware for ESP devices. Total local control with quick setup and updates. Control using MQTT, Web UI, HTTP or serial. Automate using timers, rules or scripts. Integration with home… (24,800 stars, GPL-3.0, C)
- [OpenRemote](https://appsgit.com/apps/openremote): IoT Asset management, Flow Rules and WHEN-THEN rules, Data visualization, Edge Gateway. (1,912 stars, AGPL-3.0, Java)

## Comparisons

- [n8n vs Node-RED](https://appsgit.com/compare/n8n-vs-node-red)
- [Home Assistant vs openHAB](https://appsgit.com/compare/home-assistant-vs-openhab)

More in this category: [Home Automation & IoT](https://appsgit.com/categories/home-automation)

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